• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 69 certified beds with an average of 54.1 residents per day (78% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Aug 14, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $43,973 across 2 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.14 hours per resident per day
Iron River Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Iron River, Michigan with 69 certified beds. It has been operating since 2001. The facility scored below average compared to Michigan facilities.
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
+ 11 more deficiencies
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 100% | Jan 1, 2019 |
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2019 |
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2019 |
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jan 6, 2022 |